The Mommy Confessions: I hate going outside
Posted by: Lizzie
Life Starring Ellie & Eve put together a new meme: The Mommy Confessions. She says, “As moms many of us have things that we would like to get off our chests or that we would just like to confess.” Here’s my weekly confession:
It’s hot, there are bugs out there, and it’s dirty. I kick the kids out of the house on a daily basis, so don’t think I trap them in the house all day. I just don’t like going out there with them. Here in Georgia, the humidity makes it feel like stepping into a sauna as soon as you set foot outside the front door. I can’t stand it when my clothes stick to me or when I’m constantly wiping at a film of sweat on my upper lip. I’d rather sit indoors where there’s air conditioning and cool water to drink.
I want my kids to go outside and play. They need the Vitamin D and fresh air. They need to get dirty and play with bugs. Do I like to go with them, though?
Tags: family, Home, kids, parenting
May 29th, 2009 at 8:50 am
You and me both! I hate going outside when it is hot…I don’t really like plaing around or just sitting and watching…plus I am allergic to GRASS so I itch whenever I get close to it.
May 29th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Ugh the humidity would get to me. Here in CA we have heat but rarely a lot of humidity so I can kinda handle it. But I’d rather sit and read inside while my son plays outside to be honest.
May 29th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
oh yes, thats why i need to find a place to move that is fall all year long ! I love summer cause the kids can be outside and I love winter cause it is so pretty ! But the cold and the hot , nah I can do without it ! Hope you have a great weekend
May 29th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I completely agree! It has to be perfect weather conditions to make me want to go outside with my kids.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I am not a nature person either. Between my allergies and bugs, I am miserable.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
LOL I thought about doing this one! I’m an indoor girl! I hate bugs and hot weather! I’m a Spring person!
May 29th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I don’t blame you at all. The bugs drive me insane and I hate being hot. I’m definitely an indoor person!
May 29th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Seriously!! I live in GA too SO HUMID!!! I always feel sticky…
May 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Once the weather gets really hot, I’m with you. Give me some A/C and a glass of lemonade!
May 29th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I hear you!!
May 29th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Me too…it isnt much better over here in Alabama!
May 29th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I can’t blame you there. Sometimes it is so miserable outside i just want to stay in too. I live in Wisconsin though, I probably would never go outside if I lived in Georgia!
May 30th, 2009 at 6:22 am
I think its more of the mental break than anything else…..however, I usually find myself outside playing too!
May 30th, 2009 at 9:56 am
When it is hot, I prefer my AC. Last summer I did spend a lot of time sitting in the pool with my daughter. No, we don’t have built in beautiful pool. We have a $30 air up walmart kiddie pool, but it did the job. Do you know if they make waterproof cases for laptops? Hmmm?
June 1st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
LOL My thoughts exactly!
June 5th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
lol same here!!!! if we lived closer, i would come over and hang out in the air conditioning while the kids got dirty outside
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